The Office of the Ombudsman has advised the Attorney General—Belize’s chief legal adviser and custodian of the Rule of Law—to comply with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) after determining that his refusal to disclose certain government contracts breached the transparency standards established by the Act. The directive stems from a review requested by civic activist Jeremy Enriquez, who challenged the Attorney General’s September denial of his FOIA application seeking de

The Government of Belize has announced plans to acquire Fortis Inc.’s electricity assets in Belize, including its 33.3% shareholding in Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) and the three hydropower plants on the Macal River—Mollejon, Chalillo, and Vaca. The transaction, according to a government release, will be tabled in the House of Representatives for parliamentary approval on Friday. The acquisition, expected to be completed by November 15, 2025, will be financed through a sp

Civic activist Jeremy Enriquez has filed a formal request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) asking the Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries to disclose how much public money has been spent on legal fees and damages stemming from the July 2020 State of Emergency (SOE) detentions. In his seven-page letter dated September 25, 2025, Enriquez told Minister Kareem Musa that the disclosure is essential for public accountability. He cited multiple High Court r